Medalon has surrended to Karien and Tarja is once more an outlaw. The Defenders are scattered and their only hope for aid is Damin Wolfblade and the vast army of Hythria. But Damin has to solve his own problems first, including false claimants to the throne, civil war ... and of course, Adrina. R'shiel has finally accepted her destiny, and is searching for answers. But time is running out. She must defeat Xaphista soon, for the Harshini king cannot hide Sanctuary for much longer. But how can she defeat a God?